Electrical Engineering Intern | Columbus, OH

IMEG Corp; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Ownership)

Job summary

IMEG Corp seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern for a 10-12 week summer program in Columbus, OH. You will assist with electrical system design, research equipment, and support client relations while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Required is 2 years toward an Electrical Engineering BS, experience with CAD/BIM and MS Office, and a strong interest in design consulting. This is an in-office, full-time summer internship with no sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiar with CAD and/or BIM software.
• Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interest in design consulting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of electrical systems for projects per code and IMEG standards.
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources.
• Support client relations, document project decisions, and maintain the design notebook.
• Coordinate design and schedule activities with architecture, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology teams.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring progress.

Skills

Strong interest in design consulting

Clear communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (2 years completed)

Tools

CAD

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Electrical Engineering Intern – Columbus, OH

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture. This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities. IMEG is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in Columbus, OH. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems for building projects, with an HVAC focus area within multidisciplinary project work. In this role, you'll support project budgets, coordinate with cross-functional teams, document project decisions, and help meet client expectations on healthcare and MEP projects. You'll contribute to highly coordinated building systems work while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

• Location: Columbus, OH
• Discipline: Electrical
• Markets: Healthcare; MEP
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Work Schedule: Full-time in office
• Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
• Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with the design of electrical systems for projects in accordance with code and IMEG standards.
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources.
• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files.
• Coordinate design and schedule activities with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check.
• Help prepare and issue addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services required by the contract services agreement.

What You'll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interest in design consulting
• Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

About the Team

Our team works on a diverse mix of projects including healthcare, education/universities, research/labs, industrial, government facilities, and others. Focusing on design and consulting for building mechanical and electrical systems, we design systems to allow for the safe and efficient operation of facilities to deliver positive outcomes for people, the community, and the planet. We are highly collaborative and work closely with owners, architects, and other designers, consultants, and contractors to deliver successful projects. Some of the clients our office is currently working with include: The Ohio State University Medical Center, Ohio State Academic and Research facilities, NASA Glenn Research Center, Lexington Medical Center, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Whirlpool Manufacturing, Columbus State Community College, Columbus City Schools, and many others.

Why IMEG

• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Salary and Benefits

State of Ohio Salary Range: $22.00/hr–$24.00/hr

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options.

In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non- merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email [e-mail].